The average train between Middlesbrough and Birmingham NEC takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Middlesbrough and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.
Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Birmingham NEC is 238.2 km. The road distance is 310 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 23m.